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You (or your spouse or domestic partner) could be eligible for a concession on your vehicle registration if you have been granted a concession from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

Your eligible concession can be applied to one vehicle only (light motor vehicle, motorcycle or heavy motor vehicle).

Find out what kind of discount you’re eligible for using the table below. Your concession documents must be valid at the time you pay your registration or at the start date of the registration - whichever is earlier.

The information supplied may be used to verify proof of concession entitlements with Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs.

Registered operators

If you’re the registered operator of a vehicle (person named on the registration renewal notice), you’re eligible for a registration concession if:

you’re the primary holder of an eligible concession card

you’re the spouse of someone with an eligible concession card (you’ll need to show us evidence of this – see below). Note: A concession can only be applied to one vehicle at a time.

How to prove your status as a spouse or partner

If you’re applying for a concession based on your spouse or domestic partner’s eligibility, you’ll need to show us evidence of your relationship if your name is not on the card. You can do this by providing one of the following:

Authorised agents

If you’re unable to apply for a concession on your registration yourself, you can authorise an agent to act on your behalf. To do this, your authorised agent will need to present a letter of authority including all the following information:

vehicle registration number

the registered operator’s full name and address

the registered operator’s driver licence or learner permit number

the registered operator’s signature

your name as the person acting on their behalf

the renewal period being requested (either 6 or 12 months)

the list of activities that can be performed by you on their behalf (e.g. renew registration)

Transferring your concession to another vehicle

If you want to transfer your registration concession to another vehicle, you’ll need to call us on 13 11 71 or visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. You’ll need to pay the balance of the current registration at the non-concession rate before the concession is applied to your new vehicle.

What if I’ve paid a concession rate when I’m ineligible?

If you’ve paid a concession amount for your registration but our system shows that you’re ineligible, you’ll need to make up the difference that you owe to have a valid full registration. We’ll send you a letter requesting this amount.

You’ll need to pay this within 30 days from the date of the letter or your registration will be suspended.

The fees below are the registration fee component only. A TAC charge is also included in the total cost of your registration renewal. Use the Car registration renewal fee calculator to find out the total cost (including discounts).

* Private use is defined as a vehicle that is used exclusively for social, domestic or pleasure purposes

1 Registered in the name of a person resident on French Island and used solely on French Island.

2 Registered in the name of a primary producer and used solely in the business of the registered operator as a primary producer being an agricultural implement the primary purpose of which is not to carry a load, a tractor with the tare or MRC not exceeding 4500kg, or a primary producer special vehicle

3 Certified by SES or CFA as a vehicle that is specifically equipped for and exclusively used for combating outbreaks of fire or for emergency response

4 Tractors registered in the name of a school council

5 Registered in the name of St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc and used for the transport of the disabled, handicapped or injured; or registered in the name of a corporate or unincorporated body established for a public purpose and not for private gain and only used for the conveyance of disabled or handicapped people for training education or employment; or a vehicle to be registered in the name of an incapacitated person and designed solely for the conveyance of an incapacitated person.

6 A vehicle registered in the name of an incapacitated person or parent or legal guardian of an incapacitated person who is a minor; if the vehicle is specifically converted to provide wheelchair access to and egress from the vehicle; and is capable of carrying at least an occupied wheelchair; and is to be used for conveying an incapacitated whose mobility is seriously impaired; and is not a taxi-cab.

7 Restricted to persons who hold diplomatic posts of Consul-General, Consul or Vice-Consul, or persons employed in administrative or technical service of a consular agency.

8 Vehicle not to be used for the carriage of passengers or a load for hire or reward, must be marked with the name of the institution and used in connection with the management or business of the institution

9 Registered in the name of a primary producer and used solely in the business of the registered operator as a primary producer.

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You can apply for a concession on your vehicle registration renewal if you or your spouse or domestic partner is a holder of a current:

Health Care Card issued by Centrelink

A concession card can only be applied to one vehicle in your or your spouse or domestic partner's name. The Health Care Card must be valid on the date of payment or at the commencement of the new registration period, whichever is earlier